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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Disconnect the right drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  3. Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) , Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (All Wheel Drive)  or Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (Front Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive) .
  4. Remove the vehicle speed sensor. Refer to Input Speed Sensor Replacement .
  5. Fig 1: View Of Case Extension Assembly & Bolts
    GM10517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the case extension housing bolts (5).
  7. Remove the case extension housing (6) with the axle seal and the O-ring (8).
  8. Fig 2: Inspecting Case Extension Housing
    GM10606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Inspect the case extension housing (6) for the following conditions:
    • A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension seal
    • A damaged or porous sealing surface for the vehicle speed sensor
    • A damaged or porous sealing surface for the right drive axle oil seal
    • A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension housing
    • A damaged or worn differential carrier bushing or output shaft bearing
    • Damaged bolt holes
    • Inspect the drive axle seal and replace if necessary